# Revolver Ammunition Rimmed big bore revolver cartridges. # .357 Magnum #### Overview ---

The **.357 S&W Magnum** (9×33mmR), or simply **.357 Magnum**, is a magnum pistol caliber commonly used in revolvers and lever action rifles. It is based upon Smith & Wesson's earlier .38 Special cartridge. A good number of .357 Magnum firearms are able to load .38 Special due to the similarities in size and dimensions. The .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1934, and its use has since become widespread. This cartridge started the "Magnum era" of handgun ammunition. The .357 Magnum cartridge is notable for its highly effective terminal ballistics when used for hunting or defense, it is extremely powerful - especially out of rifles.

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Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type	Damage	Bullet Velocity (m/s)	Barrier Penetration
125gr JHP	16.8	427	1.9
180gr JHP	21.95	385	0.84
45gr Defender	7	940	2.04
AP	11	430	9.8
Ratshot	5.5x7	450	1.34

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

# .480 Caning Magnum #### Overview ---

The **.480 Caning Magnum (12.1×36mmR)** is a large, high-power revolver cartridge, designed for long range metallic silhoutte shooting and big game hunting.

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Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type	Damage	Bullet Velocity (m/s)	Barrier Penetration
325gr XTP	43.5	713	2.6
410GR Wadcutter	46.4	576	0.1
AP	25.2	989	14.5
High Explosive	20.5 + 7@2.5m	400	0.2

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

# .44 Magnum #### Overview ---

The **.44 Remington Magnum**, also known as **.44 Magnum** or **10.9x33mmR** is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers and quickly adopted for carbines and rifles. Famously called "the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world" by Clint Eastwood in *Dirty Harry*, the .44 Magnum has since been eclipsed in power by the [.454 Casull](https://wiki.tau44.net/books/ammunition-and-explosives/page/454-casull), [.480 Caning Magnum](https://wiki.tau44.net/books/ammunition-and-explosives/page/480-caning-magnum ".480 Ruger") and .500 S&W Magnum; nevertheless, due in part to its more manageable recoil, it has remained one of the most popular commercial large-bore magnum cartridges

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Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type	Damage	Bullet Velocity (m/s)	Barrier Penetration
180GR XTP	24.74	503	1.81
225GR XPB	26.4	376	4.3
300GR XTP	31.5	380	1.6
Paralight AP	15.2	689	14.5
Pyrotechnic	11.5 + 3@0.5m	380	0.2

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

# .454 Casull #### Overview ---

The **.454 Casull**, is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers. Sometimes referred to as .44 Super Magnum, due to its similar projectile weights but significantly increased velocities. The .454 Casull is considered one of the most powerful handgun cartridges in production. It is primarily used for hunting medium or large game, metallic silhouette shooting, and bear protection.

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Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type	Damage	Bullet Velocity (m/s)	Barrier Penetration
240GR XTP	27.1	609	4.8
300GR XTP	33	503	3
500GR Grandslam	47	400	1.2
120GR AP	19.6	880	12.2
DoubleTap Equalizer	20x2	420	1

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

# .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum #### Overview ---

The **.500 S&W Magnum** or **12.7×41mmSR** is a .50 caliber semi-rimmed revolver cartridge. It is the single most powerful production handgun cartridge in existence. The .500 S&W Magnum is capable of putting down most creatures, natural or unnatural.

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Note: 343.2 m/s is the subsonic barrier - anything below that is considered subsonic. Subsonic ammunition removes the bullet crack down range making the round better suited to stealth.

Ammunition Type	Damage	Bullet Velocity (m/s)	Barrier Penetration
300GR FTX	44	632	3.6
620GR Hollowpoint	55.2	370	2
750GR Hollowpoint	67.5	303	0.9
Devastator	23 + 5@1.5	480	0.2
Ratshot	1.2x220	305	0.4

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.